This course runs for a duration of 1 Day.
The class will run daily from 9:00am CST to 5:00pm CST.
Class Location: Knowledge Transfer - Eagan, MN.
It's hard to imagine a day going by without people passing along large amounts of information. Messages are everywhere, and the number of messages we receive seems to be increasing each day. Whether via phone, email, mass media, or personal interaction, we are subjected to a constant stream of information. With so much communication to contend with, it can be difficult to grab people's attention. But, we are often called upon to do just that. So, how do you grab and maintain an audience's focus when you're asked to present important information? By being clear, organized, and engaging. And, that is exactly what Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2013 can help you do.
Gone are the days of flip charts or drawing on a white board to illustrate your point. Today's audiences are tech savvy, accustomed to high-impact multimedia content, and stretched for time. By learning how to use the vast array of features and functionality contained within PowerPoint 2013, you will gain the ability to organize your content, enhance it with high-impact visuals, and deliver it with a punch. In this course, you will use PowerPoint 2013 to begin creating engaging, dynamic multimedia presentations.
You can also use the course to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exam for Microsoft PowerPoint 2013.
Course Objectives:
Upon completing this course, you will be able to create and deliver engaging multimedia presentations that convey the key points of your message through the use of text, graphics, and animations.
You will:
Target Student:
This course is designed for students who wish to gain the foundational understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 that is necessary to create and develop engaging multimedia presentations.
Lesson 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint
Topic A: Navigate the PowerPoint Environment
Topic B: Create and Save a PowerPoint Presentation
Topic C: Use Help
Lesson 2: Developing a PowerPoint Presentation
Lesson 3: Performing Advanced Text Editing
Lesson 4: Adding Graphical Elements to Your Presentation
Lesson 5: Modifying Objects in Your Presentation
Lesson 6: Adding Tables to Your Presentation
Lesson 7: Adding Charts to Your Presentation
Lesson 8: Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation
Appendix A: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013 Exam 77-422
Appendix B: PowerPoint 2013 Common Keyboard Shortcuts
To ensure success, students should be familiar with using personal computers, and should have experience using a keyboard and mouse. Students should be comfortable in the Windows 7 environment, and be able to use Windows 7 to manage information on their computers. Specific tasks the students should be able to perform include: launching and closing applications, navigating basic file structures, and managing files and folders.
